CAR RADIO DECODING

These are common situations that the modern motorist may have to contend with.

I can supply codes for most makes of car radio currently in the UK. Turnaround
is usually within a day, but some models may take longer due to the work involved.
In some cases the
radio needs to be removed from the vehicle and taken/delivered to me in order
to electronically
read the code. However I can do many Ford, Philips, Philips/VDO Renault, Blaupunkt and Becker models by serial number (see below).

Alternatively, if you can unsolder ICs (or know someone who can) you could
post me the EEPROM IC and save quite a few pounds in postage costs. Not all
radios use an external EEPROM chip to store the code so if you are in any doubt,
please ask me before removing anything!

Lastly, the code for a number of Ford, Blaupunkt ,
Philips and
Becker/Mercedes radios can be supplied at a cost of £5 for Ford codes,
the rest at £9 by
simply emailing
me the radio's model and serial number. See below for more details and models covered.

Dealer and main agent enquiries are welcome.

For a list of radios that can be decoded, click the "Radio List"
button below:

Blaupunkt radio
codes from Serial Number - £9

I can now provide codes at a cost of ONLY £9 for certain
Blaupunkt radios if given their serial number. Click on the button
below to see if you can find your radio. Obtaining the code from the
serial
number saves you the inconvenience and cost of sending me those models provided
the radio has not locked-up due to excessive code entry attempts or
had its code changed in the past. If your radio has locked up, please
do enquire - it may still accept another code entry attempt.

Just e-mail
me your radio model andserial number and I'll get back to you! Click here
for instructions on how to locate the serial number.

Philips radio
codes from Serial Number - £9

I can provide codes at a cost of ONLY £9 for
many Philips radios made up until the year 2000 (up to the year 2009 for many Renault units) if given their serial
number.
Obtaining the code from the serial number saves you the inconvenience and
cost of sending me those models provided the radio has not locked-up
due to excessive code entry attempts or had its code changed in the
past. If your radio has locked up, please do enquire - it may still
accept another code entry attempt.

You can find the serial number engraved on the side
of the radio and may be something likeRG652FR2422854. Some more recent Philips unit don't
have the number engraved but instead printed on a label, possibly something
like PHAPBFW9176732

Just e-mail me
your radio model andserial number and I'll get back to you! Click here for
instructions on how to locate the serial number.

FORD radio
codes from Serial Number - £5

I can provide codes at a cost of ONLY £5 for
most Ford radios if their serial number begins with a C, L,or
M or the 7
digit type
found on very old models. Obtaining the code from the serial number
saves you the inconvenience and
cost
of sending me those models provided the radio has not locked-up due
to excessive code entry attempts or had its code changed in the
past.
If your radio has locked up, please do enquire.

Examples of serial numbers are:

M123456
C123456
L123456
1234567

Just e-mail
me your radio model and serial number and I'll get back to you!

Becker / Mercedes Benz radio codes from Serial
Number - £9

I can provide codes
at a cost of ONLY £9 for many Becker / Mercedes
radios if given their serial number. Click on the button below to see
if you can find your radio but please do email me
if you can't find it listed. Obtaining the code from the serial number
saves you the hassle and cost of sending me those models provided the
radio has not locked-up due to excessive code entry attempts or had its
code changed in the past. If your radio has locked up, please do enquire
- it may still accept another code entry attempt.

Just e-mail me
your radio model (e.g BE1150) andserial number and I'll get back to you!

Ford Traffic 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000, 6006 and 7000 series

I can offer a same day decode service for the Ford Traffic 3000, 4000, 5000,
6000 and 7000 series radios. Even radios that have reached "LOCK 10" can be
reactivated. Radios showing "LOCK
13" can be electronically reactivated if you send them to me at a cost
of £23 in total (Carriage is by Royal Mail Special Delivery - UK delivery only, 2Kg max in weight)

Some Frequently Asked Questions -

Q

Is there a master reset code to unlock my radio?

A

No - for security reasons there are no "master key" codes on
any UK models to the best of my knowledge. However, some models fitted
to USA market vehicles appear to have this facility.

Q

The car dealer has given me a code and it doesn't work.
What now?

A

It's possible the radio in the car is no longer the one originally fitted
by the manufacturer. Alternatively the code may have been changed during
a previous lost key code situation. The only option available now is to
have the radio decoded.

Q

I know I have the correct code but the radio
does not do anything when I try to enter it.

A

It is likely someone has tried to enter a
code or accidentally entered a number by pressing the radio preset station
buttons.
Most radios will enforce a delay between code entry attempts which increases
(doubles in some cases) with every try. These radios need to be left
switched-on,
completely untouched, until they are ready to accept the correct code.
Others give a maximum number of attempts - usually 10 to 13 tries after
which the
radio must be decoded.

Blaupunkt radios will often enforce a delay of 1 hour between code entry
attempts during which time be careful not to press any keys or the 1
hour waiting period begins again. The display should change after the
hour, indicating it is ready to take the code.

It all depends on the type of radio and your skills. Some Clarion models
can be done by sending me a picture of an area on the circuit board containing
the linkpads (this requires you to strip down the radio). Many other models
require an IC to be removed and sent to me.

For Blaupunkt radios listed here
I can obtain the code from the serial number (Cost £9)

Many Philips radios can be done by serial number, including Renault Philips/VDO units made up to 2009 (Cost £9)

For Ford radios listed here
I can obtain the code from the serial number. (Cost £5)

Lastly some radios have to be sent simply because it's impractical to
remove the IC that contains the code.

If you are confident about stripping down the radio and/or removal of
the EEPROM chip, please contact me and I will provide the necessary details.